Hodding Carter III, State Department spokesman during Iran hostage crisis, dies at 88
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Hodding Carter III, a Mississippi journalist and civil rights activist who as U.S. State Department spokesman informed…
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US bolstering defense posture in the Persian Gulf after Iran seized two merchant ships in recent weeks
By Sam Fossum, CNN The US will bolster its defensive posture with heightened patrols in the Persian Gulf after destabilizing actions by Iran this…
Continue ReadingUvalde mom Evadulia Orta reflects on first Mother’s Day without son Rojelio
By Annie Gimbel Click here for updates on this story UVALDE, Texas (KTVT) — Evadulia Orta keeps the last Mother’s…
Continue ReadingInflation in Argentina leaves families struggling to feed themselves
By DANIEL POLITI Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Gimena Páez could barely pay her bills. Then inflation in Argentina started…
Continue Reading‘It’s the Lord’: Alabama family births 2 sets of identical twins
By Magdala Louissaint Click here for updates on this story BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (WVTM) — Michael and Hannah…
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Bend’s latest roundabout opens, at SE 15th Street and Wilson Avenue
The city of Bend’s Wilson Avenue Corridor Project reached a major milestone Friday with the opening of the SE 15th Street roundabout.…
Continue Reading‘Succession’ star Jeremy Strong lands a role on Broadway in 2024 in ‘An Enemy of the People’
By MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jeremy Strong is going from a corporate boardroom on TV to a whistleblower on Broadway. The…
Continue ReadingJonas Brothers release new album, plan to prioritize mental health on upcoming tour
By SIAN WATSON Associated Press After two decades in the spotlight, the Jonas Brothers are still chasing butterflies. Joe, Kevin and Nick Jonas are…
Continue ReadingHow Lyft’s new CEO is ‘copying’ his former boss Jeff Bezos to turn around the company
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft last month, Risher…
Continue ReadingHow Lyft’s new CEO is ‘copying’ his former boss Jeff Bezos to turn around the company
CNN, CNN BUSINESS By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN David Risher had a rocky first week at his job. Days after taking over as the new CEO of Lyft last…
Continue ReadingGO LANIE: Going back to NASCAR roots of bootlegging moonshine
By Lanie Pope Click here for updates on this story Wilkes County, North Carolina (WXII) — “Bootlegging was a way…
Continue ReadingElle Fanning says she lost out on a big franchise role for a ridiculous reason
By Marianne Garvey, CNN Elle Fanning is talking about the pressures around movie franchises and what they mean for her own career. The actress, who…
Continue ReadingFlorida veterinarian helping French bulldogs breathe better with minimally invasive procedure
By Taylor Hernandez Click here for updates on this story BOCA RATON, Florida (WPBF) — French bulldogs are now the most…
Continue ReadingFacts and figures for the PGA Championship at Oak Hill
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (AP) — The 105th PGA Championship returns to Oak Hill for the fourth time. The course has been refurbished to reflect its original…
Continue ReadingWhat to know about Florida’s challenge to the immigration parole policy
By Priscilla Alvarez and Dan Berman, CNN A federal judge late Thursday night temporarily blocked one of the Biden’s administration’s key…
Continue ReadingUnaccompanied Honduran migrant teen dies while under Office of Refugee Resettlement care
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN An unaccompanied Honduran teen housed at a Florida shelter died Wednesday while under the care of the US Department of…
Continue ReadingFlorida teacher charged for allegedly encouraging middle school locker room fight
By Katie Sivco Click here for updates on this story MELBOURNE, Florida (WESH) — Melbourne police have charged a middle…
Continue ReadingUS upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds
TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States has overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship in Tampere. Alex…
Continue Reading‘It’s a peace of mind, it’s a blessing’: Omaha moms surprised with car seats
By Abbie Petersen Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — A group of 30 local moms got an early…
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Sunrise Birthdays – Friday, May 12th
Here are NewsChannel 21’s Sunrise Birthdays for Friday, May 12th. You can see more recent entries and submit an upcoming birthday to air at:…
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